The Supervisory Board of MAVIR, Hungary’s electricity transmission system operator (TSO), has announced the appointment of Ferenc Szarvas as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Alongside his new role, Szarvas has also been elected as a member of the Board of Directors. Ferenc Szarvas, an accomplished economist, brings extensive...

Quantum-computing stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following remarks by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who suggested that practical applications of the technology remain decades away. Huang estimated that "very useful" quantum computers could become a reality within 20 years, a timeline that appears to have rattled investors. Shares of Rigetti Computing...

CM Biomass, a global leader in wood pellets and biomass supply, has announced the appointment of Simon Plagborg as its new CEO, effective January 6, 2025. Since December, the company’s interim CEO role had been held by Ask Michael Munck, who will now return to his position as Group CFO....

Liberty Media has revealed that Derek Chang will take the reins as president and CEO, ushering in a new chapter for the media giant behind Formula 1. Chang is set to officially begin his tenure on February 1, 2025, with current chairman John Malone filling the role temporarily until then....

Davies, a global professional services and technology firm, has elevated Matt Button to the role of Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Button will report directly to Group CEO Dan Saulter and will oversee the daily leadership of Davies’ three go-to-market business units, including operations, sales,...

Solifi, a fintech company specializing in cloud-based software solutions for the asset-based finance and leasing sectors, has announced the appointment of Dan Corazzi as its new CEO, effective January 13. Current CEO David Hamilton will transition to the role of chairman after leading the company for over seven years. Corazzi...

The world’s highest-paid athletes, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, have continued to grow their wealth through strategic investments, with a particular focus on the tourism sector. In 2024, these ventures propelled their earnings to record-breaking levels. Tennis star Rafael Nadal has been a notable example of this trend....

The latest CBIZ-Hofstra University CEO Survey highlights the challenges middle-market CEOs face as they grapple with the economic uncertainties of proposed tariffs and evolving U.S. tax policies. The survey sheds light on how these factors are influencing strategic decision-making in an increasingly complex economic landscape. Tariffs: A Dominant Concern The...

To secure a position at Rocket Lab, the aerospace company founded by billionaire Peter Beck, applicants must demonstrate an unwavering passion for the industry and an ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Beck emphasizes that building rockets is an inherently demanding profession, often requiring late nights to address critical issues...